Cybersecurity Architect

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has an immediate opening for a Cybersecurity Architect (Information Technology Specialist III). This role involves applying state-of-the-art cybersecurity, fraud, and vulnerability management best practices to design and develop enterprise-wide protection architecture that can identify, address and mitigate fraud and vulnerability risks.

Key responsibilities include: being able to communicate well as a technical project lead and mentor, developing technical requirements, designing secure solutions, developing detection and prevention tools, collaborating on security risk assessments and audits, developing and maintaining documentation, security systems configuration and administration, enhancing operations, conducting fraud and forensic investigations, monitoring system capabilities, vulnerability and threat testing, incident response, staff training, and EDD modernization.

The Cybersecurity Architect:

• Follows administrative direction from the Cybersecurity Operations Section Chief with a high degree of independence and expertise.
• Has an advanced enterprise-wide level of understanding of EDD's information technology (IT) architecture.
• Applies a master-level of technical IT expertise to connect strategic intent and practical technical application in the development of a full range of fraud detection, threat detection and prevention, vulnerability management, incident response, resiliency, recovery policies, cybersecurity standards, analytics and concepts governing methods for data storage to support incident and fraud detection.
• Collaborates with IT Branch Divisions and EDD business units in the planning, designing, testing and implementing a cybersecurity threat detection and mitigation architecture.
• Develops prerequisites for networks, firewalls, routers, and other network devices.
• Performs vulnerability and fraud assessments, security testing, and risk analysis.
• Continuously researches and implements updated security standards and best practices in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Recognizes the criticality of understanding human behavior and its role in creating possible fraud, threats, and vulnerabilities, and addresses them in the architecture framework.
• Mentors and coaches technical staff in the Cybersecurity Operations Section in the field of cybersecurity as needed.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Position exists at 1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 ARU 390

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the "Hiring Unit Contact" listed below under Contact Information

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Typical office environment.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-503253

Position #(s):
280-390-1415-976

Working Title:
Cybersecurity Architect

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III $9,507.00 - $12,740.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Information Technology Specialist III Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/21/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Employment Development Department
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control # 503253
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #503253
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby
Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.
• Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with administration, design, and maintenance of enterprise logging solutions / security information event management (SIEM) solutions.
• Experience with administration, design, and maintenance of vulnerability scanning, management, and remediation.
• Experience with administration, design, and maintenance of endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Experience with fraud investigations, detection rules, and prevention tools/policies.
• Experience with Linux OS and/or RedHat server configurations and deployment.
• Experience with Windows Server configurations and deployment.
• Experience with the configuration and deployment of cloud solutions.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise deployments and information technology (IT) projects.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure security, protocols, authentication, and authorization.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity controls and standards.
• Experience with information security audits.
• Ability to gather, write, and communicate detailed requirements and designs.
• Experience with creating and delivering presentations to all levels of staff including management and executive leadership.
• Possess effective interpersonal and professional qualities with the ability to build valuable internal and external relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of management and staff.
• Uses rigorous logic & methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Works with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Makes good decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Uses time & resources effectively & efficiently.
• Produce results working independently and in a team.
• Ability to learn emerging technologies that may become necessary to support the organization's business and long-term strategic plan.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field of study.
• One or more of the following desired certifications:
• Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Security+
• Network+

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Corie Locke
(279) 285-6899
Corie.Locke@edd.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Sta tement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than two pages in length, not less than 12-point font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch, including your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to the statement(s) below, including specific examples:

Please restate the questions with your response.

We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

1.) Describe a recent enterprise technology project where you provided cybersecurity leadership. What critical people, process, and technology controls were implemented? What challenges did you face in achieving compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements?

2.) Describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the desirable qualifications.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement(s) above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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